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Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme. P-1195 (TC451)

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Deadline
27 days left
April 23, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
028147-2026
Value
£1,758,730
Location
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 26, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 23, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 31, 2026

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Budget
£1,758,730
Duration
36 months
Location
Greater Manchester
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

We are seeking a contractor to be a key part of the delivery of the Manchester School Swimming Programme. You will be responsible for the safe transport of pupils from across the city to one of Manchester's leisure centres to attend their national curriculum swimming lessons. You will be part of a hugely successful swimming programme that is recognised nationally as a good model of practice. The programme produces national curriculum attainment that is considerably higher than the national average, which we are very proud of. We look forward to working with the successful contractor to continue building on this success. The contract will be awarded to 1 company. The framework period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 years. It is intended for the framework to commence 01 September 2026. (Term time only, approx. 36-39 weeks per year). The transport and service provided by the contractor must be safe, sensitive and reliable. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity .

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Requirements & Qualifications

18 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (10)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (3)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS10
--Applicants must register on The Chest portal.
--Applicants will receive login details to access tender documentation.
--Bids will be submitted through The Chest portal.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific grounds mentioned, but standard exclusion criteria are implied.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Must register on The Chest portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).
--Must be able to provide safe, sensitive, and reliable transport services.
--Must be capable of transporting pupils from across Manchester to leisure centres.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Proven ability to deliver safe, sensitive, and reliable transport services.
--Experience in transporting children or pupils is likely required.
--Understanding of school swimming programme requirements.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for school transport services is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a disclosed value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on sustainability, and relies heavily on an external portal for full documentation access.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to standard open procedure requirements and specifies a relevant CPV code. Deadlines appear reasonable given the nature of the service. No disputes are noted. The primary concern is the lack of explicitly stated evaluation criteria, which could impact procedural fairness.

Missing evaluation criteria
Clarity80/100

The description of the service required is clear, outlining the need for safe, sensitive, and reliable transport for pupils. The role of the contractor within the swimming programme is well-defined. However, the absence of detailed technical specifications or evaluation criteria reduces overall clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and start date. However, the full tender documents are not accessible directly, and crucial details like evaluation criteria are missing, impacting completeness.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender is open to all interested parties who register on 'The Chest' portal, which is a standard e-procurement platform. The estimated value is disclosed, and the criteria for selection are not tailored to specific companies. The main concern is the lack of transparency regarding evaluation criteria.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

The tender utilizes an e-submission portal ('The Chest'), which is a practical approach. However, the initial access to full documentation requires registration, and the absence of direct document links or summaries can be a barrier. Financing information is not detailed.

No document content available
No e-submission (direct link to docs)
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. The contract duration and start date are consistent with the description. No suspensions or disputes are indicated.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation requirements. It is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear service description and objectives
Disclosed estimated value and contract duration
Use of a recognized e-procurement portal
Relevant CPV code provided

Concerns

Lack of accessible tender documentation content
Absence of specified evaluation criteria
No explicit sustainability or social criteria mentioned

Recommendations

1. Provide direct links or summaries of tender documents.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability and social value elements.

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